World First Aid Day
#WorldFirstAidDay
Today, on the second Saturday in September, we recognize World First Aid Day. It’s a day to raise awareness about how first aid saves lives — and to commit to learning it.
Why first aid matters
First aid is immediate medical help given to someone until full treatment arrives.
It can be CPR, using an AED, the Heimlich maneuver, stopping bleeding, bandaging a wound, or treating burns, frostbite, bee stings, sprains, and nosebleeds.
The impact is huge:
- It can save lives. A recent Red Cross survey found 59% of deaths from injuries could have been prevented with first aid.
- It improves the chance of full recovery and prevents permanent disability
- It shortens hospital stays and stops small injuries from getting worse
- It reduces unnecessary hospital visits
- It relieves physical and emotional pain
- It gives important information to emergency responders
Knowing first aid also makes us more aware of hazards, helps prevent accidents, and gives us confidence to act in an emergency.
How to observe
1. Learn - Take a first aid course today. Encourage your family and friends to do the same.
2. Join in - More than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world host events and trainings to promote first aid.
3. Share - Talk about first aid on social media with #WorldFirstAidDay. Have you ever given first aid? Were you ever helped by someone who knew it?
History
World First Aid Day was organized by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 2000.
Today, let’s learn the skills that can make the difference between life and death. Because in an emergency, anyone can be a first responder.
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